Manager, Sustainability, Asia Pacific – Finance, Sustainability and Group External Communications

Job title: Manager, Sustainability, Asia Pacific – Finance, Sustainability and Group External Communications

Company: HSBC


Job description: Job descriptionSome careers have more impact than others.If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.At HSBC, the term sustainability means achieving sustained profits for our shareholders, developing long-lasting customer relationships, valuing our highly committed employees and managing the social and environmental impact of our business. Global Sustainability sets global strategy on sustainability and focuses on managing the challenges of climate change, managing the social and environmental risks of projects that we finance and identifying business opportunities that have an environmental or social dimension. Global Sustainability oversees HSBC’s global philanthropic programmes – which focus on education and the environment. Global sustainability also oversees the Bank’s philanthropic donations, as philanthropy forms an integral component of HSBC’s approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Manager, Sustainability, Asia Pacific.Principal ResponsibilitiesIn this role you will

• Manage the implementation of philanthropic projects in Hong Kong supported by the Hongkong Bank Foundation in collaboration with charity partners, to maximise the impact of the Foundation’s work and to ensure that the projects are evaluated, reported and communicated as appropriate
• Engage and onboard suitable charity partners according to the funding strategy of the Foundation, in consultation with the Foundation’s advisory committee and its trustee, and in strict adherence to the Global Sustainability Philanthropy Manual, promoting long-term partnership with charity partners and ensuring risks and opportunities are managed
• Manage the HSBC Scholarship Scheme in coordination with tertiary institutions and implementation partners, aiming to nurture a network of talented individuals who contribute to Hong Kong’s future development and wellbeing
• Promote and operationalise employee participation in community services through the HSBC Volunteers Scheme, working with the Bank’s senior leaders, volunteer leads, employee groups and various lines of business
• Participate in and support cross-functional stakeholder engagements, such as those related to communication initiatives, delivery of key events (such as the annual HSBC Hong Kong Community Festival, and the HSBC Volunteer Appreciation Dinner) in liaison with internal and external partners, as well as forums and conferences led by community stakeholders
• Support the Global Philanthropy team on global and regional initiatives, and provide subject matter expertise to other HSBC offices as required, in support of HSBC’s global strategic priorities on Philanthropy

RequirementsTo be successful, you are required to have

• Significant years of relevant work experience, including work experience in a complex and dynamic commercial organisation
• The ability to prioritise, multitask, manage risk, and adapt to changing business needs will be essential
• Domain knowledge related to corporate philanthropy and a focus area of HSBC’s philanthropy strategy a plus
• Excellent communications skills in both English and Chinese (Cantonese)
• A strong passion in making a positive change for the team and the wider community

Opening up a world of opportunityHSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

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Location: Central, Hong Kong

Job date: Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:13:53 GMT

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